Motivation and Performance of Teachers in Government Secondary Schools in Bagamoyo District.

Mwasimba, Anna (2023) Motivation and Performance of Teachers in Government Secondary Schools in Bagamoyo District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study sought to examine how school related elements (school environment, compensation, and school administration) affect the performance of government secondary school teachers in Bagamoyo District. Specifically, the study sought to assess the impact of the school environment, remuneration, and school administration on secondary school teachers' performance. Questionnaires and interview were utilized to collect both qualitative and quantitative data in a mixed-methods approach. The study employed both random and purposive sampling procedures to gather a sample of 81 respondents from the Bagamoyo district council, which included teachers, head teachers, and the District Education Officer. The study discovered that the school environment, remuneration, and school management played a significant impact in improving teachers' performance. As a result, this study suggests that: (i) the government (both central and the Local Authority) should improve the school environment to attract both teachers and students; (ii) the government should think of increasing teachers’ salaries and other benefits to make teachers meet living costs and be satisfied with their job as a way of gaining their commitment; and (iii) school management should be empowered to support, monitor and assess the day-to-day school activities efficiently.

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